The longer your years, the harder you may have to work to keep your body in good shape. But diet and exercise may not be enough to drop the pounds in this day and age, at any age. With the advent of GMO (genetically modified) foods, allergen-rich additives, and unscrupulous processing practices, chances are the […]
6 Great Ways to Ease Your Stress
Age-related illnesses can be a worrisome inevitability for most in their later years. But with all the threats of cancer, stroke, memory and mobility-impairing diseases out there, it’s important to keep in mind that the #1 killer of both men and women is heart disease. And the leading factor in many cases of heart disease […]
Meditation – Eliminate Stress, Frustration and Anger (Part One)
Meditation has been an integral part of human existence for thousands of years yet is so often misunderstood, especially here in the West. The practice of meditation helps us to develop an awareness of the present moment, to accept reality for what it is, and to live in harmony with that reality and with the […]
Four Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss certainly isn’t uncommon, but understanding the different types of hearing loss is important. The way hearing loss presents itself can be an indicator of the cause as well as the likelihood of restoring hearing. Four ways hearing loss can occur: Trouble hearing conversations in a noisy environment Feeling of fullness in your ears […]
Seniors and Self Driving Cars
If you’re 65 years old this year, you witnessed nearly the complete evolution of the automobile in the United States. In the 1950’s automobiles became affordable for the average family and a number of vehicles grew exponentially. Safety advancements have included windshield safety glass, seat-belts, crush zones and airbags. Today’s automobiles are remarkably safe. Vehicles […]
10 Ways to Stay Fit with Your Grandkids
Staying fit in your golden years doesn’t have to be a pain or painful. As you age it’s vitally important to your mental health and immune system to keep your body in good shape. Bone density and muscle mass decrease at increasing rates every year after about 40, and both can be helped with regular […]
Advance Health Care Directives
What is an Advance Health Care Directive? Simply put, and Advance Health Care Directive (also known as a living will) is a legally binding document to ensure that your end-of-life wishes are followed. In the event that you become incapacitated and are unable to make medical decisions for yourself, your living will becomes your voice. […]
Activities To Do With Your Grandchild They Will Actually Love
First, my grandkids are age 7 (he’s in second grade) and age 11 (she’s in sixth grade). They like doing different things and this is to be expected. My suggestion based on experience, is to do what they want to do, on an individual basis. Here are seven suggestions we have found they love to […]
Balanced Nutrition for Seniors
In order to remain healthy and fit, seniors have to take adequate measures to eat right and exercise regularly. If you are over the age of 65, you want to live healthier so you can enjoy the sunset years of your life. Provided you follow an ideal diet with regular physical activity, you can certainly hope to […]
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
The National Sleep Foundation has issued new recommendations for adults over the age of 65. Seniors need less sleep, but how much is recommended, how much is acceptable, and how much is too little or too much?